Good News Bible

Jeremiah 18:6-10 Good News Bible (GNB)

6. “Haven't I the right to do with you people of Israel what the potter did with the clay? You are in my hands just like clay in the potter's hands.

7. If at any time I say that I am going to uproot, break down, or destroy any nation or kingdom,

8. but then that nation turns from its evil, I will not do what I said I would.

9. On the other hand, if I say that I am going to plant or build up any nation or kingdom,

10. but then that nation disobeys me and does evil, I will not do what I said I would.